The Internet Whisperers
The Snowden leaks of the NSA Prism programme have introduced the term ‘metadata’ into the public lexicon and it is likely to become the most hated word of the decade.
100 Years of Anarchism in New Zealand Celebrated Today
A Jewish tailor and fox terrier owner; a Wellington carpenter and staunch family-man—not your typical anarchist-cum-bomber stereotypes. Yet one hundred years ago today, Philip Josephs and Carl Mumme were two founding members of the Freedom Group.
Coromandel Watchdog Activists Camping on Gold Drill Rig
Watchdog activists peacefully shut down a Newmont gold drilling rig in the Parakiwai Valley since 8am on Saturday July 6.
Edmund Rice Christchurch host “Voiceover Riots Reframed”
This documentary reframes England’s 2011 riots through voices of resistance – threading perspectives together using moody instrumentals, dramatic monologue and raw spoken word.
Road To Somewhere: Protest Hikoi in Rotorua
Capitalism is the economic system that prevails globally. One of the main characteristics of this system is the pursuit of profit by a minority and the ‘development’ of infrastructure for this purpose, above the needs or wants of the people at large.
A Chat with Paul Neazor 4
Just come to light is an endearing telephone chat with Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Paul Neazor.
On Fear and Terror: the Prime Minister's Justification for Expanded Spying 1
John Key accuses opponents of the GCSB amendment bill of making New Zealand less safe, and cites the flawed example of the Boston bombings as justification. The facts do not bear him out.
Thoughts on World Refugee Day
Today is World Refugee Day. One of those official commemorative days when middle class people in relatively rich countries like NZ are asked to think of those less privileged and maybe make a donation or some other token gesture.
Newswire
In Occupied Palestine
Zionism in practice – Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Property
Rail disaster in Canada : The law of profit is the Criminal !
The aftermath of the worst rail disaster in Canada for decades leaves at least 47 dead with many of the victims still unaccounted for.
Open Letter to Alistair Carmichael
Regardless of faith or ethnicity, the true test of morality is behaviour. Zionism in practise is cruel and inhuman and the daily suffering of the belligerently-occupied Palestinian people is undeniable witness to that horrible reality.
Nationwide protests gainst GCSB Bill 1
On Saturday, July 27, there will be protests around the country in opposition to the GCSB Bill.
Coalition to stop the GCSB Bill - Public Meeting
This Thursday 25th July, 7pm at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall (Cnr New North Road and Wairere Ave)
Chief Justice against sending activist to jail
Long-time judicial critic and activist Vince Siemer, will begin his prison sentence today
Save The Species From Itself
See my reports below on USA's efforts at world inhumane domination; note that all USA's prisoners of war are chipped and some are targeted for assassination (usually by drones) by intel after learning of activities and associates of the subject.
Professional comments: global ethical human rights to replace neoliberal absolutism.
Global ethical human rights (to replace neoliberal absolutism) continues to grow in support in the professional establishment
In Occupied Palestine 1
Zionism in practice – Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Property
URGENT Stop the GCSB Bill: Meeting
It is time to stop the GCSB legislation and other attacks on democracy by the government.
Holocaust lessons
The language employed by Israel's supporters implicates all Jews in Zionism's acts of ethnic cleansing but the majority of Jews choose not to live in Israel and many Jews, both religious and secular, do not support Zionism.
In Occupied Palestine
Zionism in practice – Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Property
DLANZ - Maori Party AGM A Cross Roads With Sky Casino / National Coalition Repost
Repost to Tame Iti...and options; Replace Turia with Flavell on Ministerial Portfolios, as Utu for Sharples AND question continuation of coalition...Why not Early Election 2013?
After the removal of Morsi in Egypt
The removal of the Morsi government is not a victory for the proletariat and the exploited Egyptian masses Victory can only be achieved by the proletarian class struggle against capitalism
Statement by Edward Snowden to human rights groups at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport
Edward Joseph Snowden delivered a statement to human rights organizations and individuals at Sheremetyevo airport at 5pm Moscow time today, Friday 12th July. The meeting lasted 45 minutes.
Book Launch of Fighting to Choose by Alison McCulloch
Fighting to Choose: The Abortion Rights Struggle in NZ chronicles an important yet neglected chapter in recent history by looking at the abortion rights struggle, from the '70s, when our current conservative law was passed, to the present day.
Aotearoa Animal Rights Conference 2013 1
The conference will be at St John's in the City on the 26th and 27th July. The guest speakers include Will Potter, author of 'Green is the new Red', Troy Seidle from HSI, Phil Wollen from the Kindness Trust & Annie Potts, author of 'Chicken'.
Five-point approach to manage Chinese and US presence in the West Philippine Sea
Akbayan Partylist today proposed to the Aquino government a "five-point approach" in handling the current territorial dispute with China and the increasing involvement of the United States in the conflict.
Maori Party AGM: A Cross Roads After Sky Casino and its Coalitiom with Natiomal
The Ikaroa Rawhiti by-election result and the shameless way National bullied it's members into towing the Party line, over the 'Conscience' vote on the Sky Casino Bill; How Much More For A Coalition Withdraw? Disabled Liberation offer some options
In Occupied Palestine
Zionism in practice – Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Property
In Occupied Palestine
Zionism in practice – Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Property
In Occupied Palestine
Zionism in practice – Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Property
Coal Action Network Newsletter July 2013
The last month or so has seen a number of revelations on several of our coal fronts.
Kia Kaha To NZ Greens Support For Pike River Miners Families - Its Good Mana
Its an ironic twist of social justice to see environmentalists speaking out for those who don't like, politically anyway, Greens at the best of times. Disabled Liberation Aotearoa NZ (DLANZ) offer our full support for justice to be served,
